Twenty Five Years

American Dreams Unraveled: Reflections on Twenty-Five Years
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Lyrics

What do you think Washington would say?

Reflecting on what George Washington would say about contemporary laws.

Were he to read the laws we have today.

Speculating on Washington's reaction if he were to read current laws.

Don't drink don't smoke, don't forget to stop

Listing societal restrictions: abstaining from drinking and smoking, emphasizing a need to stop.

He'd spit in the face of the nearest cop

Imagining Washington's disapproval, suggesting defiance against authority.

What happened to this great country of ours

Expressing concern about the state of the country, comparing it unfavorably to its past greatness.

Gamble our lives away casinos and bars

Highlighting societal vices, like gambling in casinos and bars, risking lives.

We've hedged our bets, our lives on the line

Referring to a risky situation, where lives are at stake due to collective choices.

Not just our grandkids now it's yours and mine

Expanding the impact to future generations, emphasizing shared responsibility.


I think that we have gone astray

Expressing a belief that society has deviated from the right path.

Too late tomorrow, maybe too late today

Suggesting that it might be too late to correct course, emphasizing urgency.

I think that we have gone awry

Reiterating a sense that society has gone astray or off course.

Too late to wonder why

Implying that it is too late to question or understand why things have gone wrong.


What do you say Jefferson would think?

Contemplating Thomas Jefferson's opinion on the current state of government.

Were he to smell this governmental stink

Imagining Jefferson's strong reaction to perceived corruption in government.

He'd jump right up, a call to arms

Suggesting that Jefferson would advocate for armed resistance against perceived oppression.

Forget the factories, get back to the farms

Encouraging a return to agrarian roots, away from industrialization.

Revolution every twenty five years

Advocating for periodic revolutions, every twenty-five years, to align laws with the will of the people.

Until the people's will, the laws do adhere

Stressing the importance of laws reflecting the will of the people.

At century's end it was perfectly clear

Pointing out clarity at the end of the century about the need for revolution.

Revolution time again, that's what I fear

Expressing fear of an impending need for revolution.


I think that we have gone astray

Repeating the belief that society has strayed from the right path.

Too late tomorrow, maybe too late today

Reiterating a sense of urgency, suggesting it might be too late to correct the course.

I think that we have gone awry

Reiterating the belief that society has gone awry or off course.

Too late to wonder why

Reiterating the idea that it is too late to question or understand why things went wrong.


I think that we have gone astray

Repeating the belief that society has deviated from the right path.

Too late tomorrow, maybe too late today

Reiterating a sense of urgency, suggesting it might be too late to correct the course.

I think that we have gone awry

Reiterating the belief that society has gone awry or off course.

Too late to wonder why

Reiterating the idea that it is too late to question or understand why things went wrong.

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